Intravenous pumps that have built-in software programmed from health care pharmacy databases with unit-specific profiles are known as ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
smart pumps
A new generation of IV infusion safety systems reduce medication administration errors. Known as smart pumps, they are designed to serve as a final step in preventing errors that relate directly to administration of IV medications. They have built-in software programmed from health care pharmacy databases with unit-specific profiles.
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